The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-13
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.
The Changes Which Mr.. Felton's Bill
Makes in the Management of II.


Makes in the Management of II.
Mr. Felton's bill, says the Constitution,
provides for return TO the old system Of
management in vogue from 1904 TO 1858.
Under the laws then in existence the man
ageTnent Of the institution was in the hands
II the "Senatus Academicus," a body com
posed principally Of the members Of the
state Senate DR. FeltOn's bill provides for
"Senatus Academicus,' 10 consist OF
the trustees of the University and the
Senate Of Georgia, together with the Gov
ernor of the State and the Chancellor Of the
university who are ex-ofiiciO members
This body shall meet in Atlanta biennially
on the third Wednesday after the regular
meeting Of the General Assembly and while
the legislature is in session. and at the
same hour and place on the third Wednes-
day after the meeting Of an adjourned session
Of the legislature
The Governor is ex-officio president Of the
''Senstus AcadeTnicus,' and in his absence
the President Of the Senate takes his place
The Governor has no vote, except in case of
a tie. The Chancellor Of the university may
speak on all questions, but cannot vote
The ''SenatIIs1 shall not continue in session
longer than three days in any one year, and
these must be consecutive days If any
member Of the Board of Trustees fails TO
excuse, his seat is 10 be declared vacant.
This body has power. when in session. to fill
all vacancies in the Board of Trustees IL
Is specially provided that the trustee must
have been "A bona lide resident Of the State
for the ten preceding year,, between the
ages Of 20 and 60 years Of age, and not
trustee Of any college i'll the State, any
branch college Of the university or any in,
stitutiOn Of learning connected herewith
nd gla he rfafi Of hair
general friend and supporter of the uni
vcrsitY.
1t is also provided that in filling vacancies
the Senators shall so arrange that not more
thal one trustee shall reside in the same
county, and every section Of the State must
be given representation. This body shall
make all rules for the government of the
university, but shall have no power to
change in any way the donations and en-
dowments.
The Chancellor shall be responsible to the
''Senatus" for the discipline of the universe
~. An expelled student can only be rein
stated by a majority vote of the ''5enatus
In case of vacancy in the chan
cellorship, the trustees shall nominate
must come from the "Senatus,n which
body has power To remove for cause. The
same method * pursued with regard to va
canCies in tho faculty. Between the sessions
of the "Senatusn the trustees have power 10
act ~ they think for the best interests of
the institution not in conflict with the rules
and ordinances laid down by tho ''Senatus ~
Any such action must be reported to the
''Senatus" for the approval Of that body
The trustees have absolute power TO pre-
scribe course Of study, examinations and
comforting of degrees. The matter of sal
aries is left 10 the 'Senatus"
| The Chancellor is required TO make an an
nual report in writing as to the work of the
institution, the receipts for all services, the
names of the students in attendance, and a
detailed statement Of the faculty's actions
| concerning the enforcement Of discipline. A
| board of visitors TO consist Of six citizens,
well qualified, is provided for. Their report
is TO he made as at present.
81 have introduced the bill, ;" said DR.. Eel
ton, 'simply that the University may be
brought closer to the people. They support
! il and ought 10 have more 10 say In its
management. The State Senators are elect
ed by the people, and in this way the people
can obtain voice in the management"